The Triangle Inequality Theorem states that the sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the length of the third side.
Given that the first two sides measure 6 and 2, we can determine the possible measures of the third side by examining which combinations satisfy the Triangle Inequality Theorem:
1. For the third side to be longer than the difference between the other two sides, it must be less than 6+2 = 8.
2. For the third side to be shorter than the sum of the other two sides, it must be greater than 6-2 = 4.
Therefore, the possible whole number measures of the third side in ascending order are 5, 6, and 7.
Apply the Triangle Inequality Theorem to determine the possible whole number measures of the third side of a triangle if the first two sides measure 6 and 2. List them in ascending order.
The measure of the third side could be __, __, or __.
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